The
world was gripped by the Ebola crisis just a couple of years ago. The core was
in Liberia. Zeela Zaizay was a first responder in that crisis.

He
works with a global ministry called, "Effect Hope".

He
learned of the Ebola crisis in May of 2014. Before this he was working to
strengthen the health systems of Liberia. They were working to help with a
flesh eating disease there as well as facing leprosy.

When Ebola became an outbreak he was already working
with the ministry of health. SO they provided the government with ways to help.
They focused on early detection and management. Gave supplies to the government
and had a network of people that helped the government and provided many
resources. Partnerships what such a value.

Prior to Ebola they had an extremely weak healthcare
delivery system. Workers lacked training in certain areas. Due to this Ebola
had the chance to spread for 4 months before they did anything about it. Then
due to lack of training lots of healthcare workers were dying due to wrong
contact with patients.

The healthcare help they did have were dying or
resigning.

This
crisis however was a platform for "Effect Hope" to come in and fill the void.

In
September and October of 2014 the tide began to turn. They are implementing
plans to develop their healthcare systems. They want to strengthen it so that
the Liberian people can take control of their own health within 5 years.

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

- James1:12 NLT

Related Prayer

Dear God, sometimes my "testing" season seems so long. Please give me courage to endure until the end. Help me not to bail! You said you would bless me for hanging in there - I will not give up on you or your promises. You are with me and will see me through this trial.